Merfolk Revolution (Standard Combo Deck)-

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In the wake of pro-tour bliss, it's nice to stop and throw out a FNM deck that doesn't rely on any super competitive strategy, but rather, plays well enough and has a combo element that will make even the most cynical of players crack a smile.  Submitted for your approval, I present Merfolk Revolution...a fun combo deck that utilizes the following key cards.





I know what you're thinking.  That's a lot of cards to make a combo happen.  But given the support cards that I've added to the deck, this can happen.  Plus...nobody will really see it coming before it's too late.  Here's what will make this work.  First You will need Aethergeode Miner and River Sneak on the battlefield along with Arcane Adaptation.  Name Merfolk for Arcane.  This will make your Miner a merfolk.  Next, you want either 2 Decoction Modules out or 1 Decoction Module and 1 Aetherstorm Roc.  With that, you can bounce the miner over and over again because each time the miner enters the battlefield you'll get 2 energy.

Now, if you've followed my instructions and have worked your key pieces onto the battlefield, you can bounce your Aethergeode Miner over and over again which will trigger River Sneak's ability to gain +1/+1 when another merfolk enters the battlefield.  Do this until you match your opponent's life total.  River Sneak is unblockable, so swing in and win.

Some additions that help defend your combo:

 Dovin Baan and Gideon are useful in two ways.  First, their +1 abilities serve to slow your opponent's attack.  Secondly, these planeswalkers will become the targets of attack rather than your face.  Gideon can be replaced by a second Dovin Baan.  Either will work.

Solemn Recruit benefits from Aethergeode Miner's bouncing in and out of the battlefield, albeit at a slower pace.  Either way it is good to have a 2/2 double striker that grows.  Again, this will become a target of removal. 


Demystify included because almost every deck I've played has some heinous enchantment that tries to rob me of my life

So that is Merfolk Revolution.  See the pic below to get the full list and sideboard.  Let me know if you have any recommendations for changes.  Oh...by the way...it's called Merfolk Revolution because of the use of Revolt and Arcane Adaptation making everything a merfolk. 

Happy gaming.


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